Peru Election: Keiko Fujimori was officially declared winner of Peru’s presidential runoff, edging Roberto Sánchez by about 50,000 votes on a platform focused on cracking down on crime, with her inauguration set for later this month. Venezuela Quake Fallout: Venezuela’s interim leadership defended its earthquake response as the death toll climbed to about 2,595 and thousands were injured, while critics say rescue and aid delivery were chaotic and overly controlled by the military. Argentina World Cup Run: Lionel Messi and Argentina survived a scare, beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the Round of 16, with Messi adding a historic scoring streak milestone. North America Trade: The U.S., Canada and Mexico have begun negotiations to update the USMCA during its first mandatory review, raising uncertainty for businesses tied to the pact. Brazil Crypto Rule: Brazil’s central bank proposed a 24-hour hold on large outbound dollar stablecoin transfers, aiming to slow risky flows while providers can release funds sooner if checks are completed. World Cup Build-up in Mexico: England arrived in Mexico City for the Round of 16 against hosts Mexico amid fan hostility and ongoing kick-off time and weather-related broadcast disputes.